Canna brasiliense (Brazilian canna)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cannaceae |
| Genus | Canna |
| Species | brasiliense |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to tropical Americas. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A perennial with long lance-like foliage in shades of dark green. Iris-like flower bloom in summer in clusters or orange, red, and yellow. |
| Shape | Clump forming, Columnar upright. |
| Landscape | Sub-tropical garden, flower bed, flower border, ground cover. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile soil in full sun during spring and summer. During the winter and autumn the application of dry mulch can help. |
| Pests | Susceptible to canna viruses, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and caterpillars. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Photographs
Canna brasiliensis, form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Canna brasiliensis, leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Canna brasiliensis, flower. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.